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Treaty settlements took another positive step forward today with the initialling of a Deed of Settlement by the Crown and Ngati Awa at Parliament, Treaty Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson said.

Settlement of the Ngati Kahu historical Treaty claims will move a step closer tomorrow when Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson travels to Karepori Marae in the Far North.

Minister in Charge of Treaty Negotiations Hon Margaret Wilson has welcomed today’s signing of an “Agreement in Principle” by Nga Rauru and the Crown as a significant milestone for both the south Taranaki iwi and the government.

The Nga Rauru Iwi Authority has approved an agreement in principle, which sets out the Crown’s settlement offer for the historical claims of Nga Rauru Kiitahi, Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Hon Margaret Wilson said today.

The Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations the Hon Margaret Wilson will establish a Ministerial Group to progress central North Island forestry claims.

The National Party’s Treaty Policy shows just how out of touch its members have become with Treaty settlement issues, Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Hon Margaret Wilson said today.

The Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Hon Margaret Wilson today announced details of additional government funding to help streamline the process for settlement of historical Treaty claims.

Ngati Tama and representatives of the Crown are today celebrating the signing of a Deed of Settlement that settles all of Ngati Tama’ s historical claims against the Crown in Taranaki.

The signing of a Deed of Settlement with Ngati Tama of Taranaki worth $14.5 million in December 2001 brought to three the number of comprehensive Treaty settlements concluded by the government in the past year.

19 December 2001Media Statement

EMBARGOED UNTIL SIGNING: 3.30pm 20 December 2001

Friday, 14 December 2001Media Statement
Crown response to Ngai Tahu

Monday, 5 November 2001 Media Statement

The Crown and representatives of Ngati Tama have agreed on the terms of a Deed of Settlement which will be put to members of Ngati Tama for ratification.

Mr Speaker I move that Te Uri o Hau Claims Settlement Bill be read a first time.

It is intended to refer this Bill to the Maori Affairs Committee.

Mr Speaker I move that Te Uri o Hau Claims Settlement Bill be read a first time.

It is intended to refer this Bill to the Maori Affairs Committee.

Deed of Settlement

The Deed of Settlement agreed
between the Crown and the Pouakani People provides for the following redress:

Questions and Answers

1. What is the total cost to the Crown of settlement redress?

Historical Background - The Pouakani People

The settlement relates to two matters.

General Background

The Pouakani People are a community with Ngati Tuwharetoa, Ngati Maniapoto,
Ngati Raukawa and Te Arawa affiliations. Their claims centre on the 49,514

Friday, 27 July 2001Media Statement

The Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Margaret Wilson, and leaders of Te Arawa will on Monday sign terms of negotiation for further talks on the Te Arawa lakes issue.

The Crown has agreed to offer Te Arawa Maori Trust Board the following
package for settlement of its grievances against the Crown in relation to the
lakes.

Kua horaina ëtahi kaupapa hou e Te Minita mö ngä Take Tiriti e Margaret Wilson, räua ko Te Minita Mäori a Parekura Horomia, ki mua i te iwi o Te Arawa. Ki te whakaae a Te Arawa, ka tatü ngä take katoa e pä ana ki ngä roto tekau mä whä i te rohe o Rotorua.

Treaty Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson and Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia have made offers to Te Arawa that, if accepted, will settle all claims over 14 lakes in the Rotorua area.